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Summer Couscous Salad

Zesty Summer Couscous Salad with Fresh Veggies and Flavor

Enjoy this vibrant Summer Couscous Salad packed with seasonal vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin Olive Oil substitute with avocado oil for different flavor
  • 1/4 cup fresh Parsley use cilantro as a variation
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice lime juice can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup for vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be a substitute
  • pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder flavor
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt sea salt can be used
  • to taste Black Pepper
Salad
  • 1 cup Couscous quinoa for gluten-free version
  • 1 1/4 cups Water
  • 2 cups Arugula spinach can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Persian Cucumbers regular cucumbers can be used
  • 1 cup Avocado add just before serving
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes diced regular tomatoes can be used
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh or frozen; peas can be a replacement
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese use goat cheese for a different taste

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil Water: Pour 1¼ cups of water into a medium pot, seasoning it with ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt. Bring to a rapid boil.
  2. Cook Couscous: Add the couscous to the boiling water, stir gently, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  4. Fluff Couscous: Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to the bowl with dressing. Mix to coat evenly.
  5. Add Vegetables: Fold in arugula, parsley, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and corn.
  6. Incorporate Feta: Crumble feta into the salad and gently mix.
  7. Chill and Serve: Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the ripest, in-season vegetables for the best flavor. Add avocado just before serving to maintain its texture.

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